MESH TEASPOON

Best way to brew tea ~

Teabags are okay, I guess. They are handy. But to enjoy the full taste of your tea, invest in a mesh teaspoon. Full just half full. When you add the hot water, your tea will epand and fill the whole ball.

For most teas, 3 to 7 minutes will get you to the taste you need, but let your own taste buds be your guide.

Contrary to what seems the right way to brew tea, you don’t want to use boiling water. Bring to a boil, then let it back off for a few minutes. Ideal brewing temperature for most teas is about 180º, around 200º for herbal teas. But if you really want to get finicky about it, read this article that gets down to the details.